New heart valve device aims to fix tricuspid leak without open surgery
NCT ID NCT07691307
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a new device called the TruGamma system, which replaces the tricuspid valve without open surgery. It is for people aged 65 and older with severe tricuspid regurgitation who are not candidates for surgery. The study compares the device plus standard medication to medication alone, measuring improvements in heart function, symptoms, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TruGamma transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could offer a less invasive treatment option for people with severe tricuspid regurgitation who cannot undergo surgery, potentially improving heart function and daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a pivotal trial, but the device is still investigational. Risks include procedural complications, device failure, or no significant benefit over standard medical therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Cardiovascular Institute & Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100037, China
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